The Ground Beneath Their Feet
2007 | 20 min | Drama
Just like Lützerath, Erkelenz and Hambach, the village in this film has to make way for open-cast mining. But one man refuses to leave.
Katharina Tillmanns
DirectorKatharina Tillmanns is a German actress known for her work in both film and television. She has appeared in various German productions, including "Tatort" and "Alarm für Cobra 11." Tillmanns has also starred in the film "Die Verhaftung des Johann Nepomuk Nestroy." While there is limited information available about awards she may have won, Tillmanns continues to showcase her talent in the German entertainment industry.
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